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HISTORICAL FACTS: 35 - The Untold Story

England have Headingley buzzing again as late burst rocks New Zealand

The tourists will resume on Sunday 137 runs ahead with five wickets down

The Independent UK

6 talking points as late wickets put England in charge of third New Zealand Test

England are 2-0 up against New Zealand and will be hoping to complete a series whitewash to kick off a brand new era under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes

Daily Mirror

Bairstow’s thrilling knock keeps England in touch with New Zealand

An unbeaten stand of 209 between Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton kept England in contention after day two of the third Test at Headingley

The Guardian - UK

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England top order left in tatters as New Zealand gain upper hand at Headingley

The hosts were 93-6 in reply to New Zealand’s 329 all out.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow’s innings showed benefit of giving players a clear message

It is easier to play aggressively in home conditions but Alex Lees and Ollie Pope also showed encouraging signs for England

The Guardian - UK

Brendon McCullum keeps low profile but positivity rubs off on England

The new coach wants Ben Stokes and the team to claim the spotlight and his players have been given freedom to attack

The Guardian - UK

England celebrate famous win with huge takeaway as Ollie Pope looks lovingly at kebab

Joe Root gave the orders as England's cricket stars hit the local takeaway following a memorable Test win over New Zealand on Tuesday, featuring a smitten Ollie Pope

Daily Mirror

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England player ratings: Jonny Bairstow brilliance as Ben Foakes close to flawless

Jonny Bairstow struck England's second-fastest Test hundred as New Zealand were beaten at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow heroics sees England seal thrilling series win over New Zealand

At tea on the final day, this nip and tuck Test remained resolutely nip and tuck. England, chasing a mammoth 299, needed 160 more from 38 overs to secure a memorable series win over New Zealand.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow key to England’s victory hopes at Trent Bridge

The hosts need another 160 runs with six wickets remaining in Nottingham.

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Ollie Pope chatted Love Island as England stars scored brilliant hundreds

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both scored hundreds in the second Test between England and New Zealand and remained "relaxed" in the middle by talking about Love Island

Daily Mirror

Ollie Pope throws off shackles of potential to become an England performer as hard work with Joe Root pays off

These days, England give their Test cricketers a new cap when they hit 25 and 75 appearances, as well as 50 and 100, the game’s more conventional milestones. They accompany it with a speech from a colleague or coach, then stick it on social media.

Evening Standard

Eng vs NZ, 2nd Test | Root, Pope centuries narrow down New Zealand’s lead to 80 at the end of Day 3

Root, who hit his fourth Test century in last five matches, was still there at stumps on 163 not out

The Hindu

Eagerly awaited second Test century hints at second coming for Ollie Pope

The Surrey batter’s rich talent is clear but doubts had been raised about his ability to fulfil that promise at the highest level

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‘This is the first time I’ve felt like a No 3,’ says Ollie Pope after crucial hundred

The batter scored 145 and shared a stand of 187 with Joe Root, whom he described as ‘England’s greatest ever’

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope feared being dropped before high-class hundred for England

Pope made 145 as England piled on 383 runs on day three at Trent Bridge

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope aims to kick on after emotional England Test century vs New Zealand

Ollie Pope said a couple of tough years between Test centuries poured out in emotion when he reached three figures on day three at Trent Bridge.

The Guardian - UK

England and Root reward fans’ optimism with riotous batting

England set about chasing New Zealand’s first innings with an abandon not seen for several years in Tests

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Evening Standard

Joe Root and Ollie Pope hit hundreds to keep England ticking in thrilling second New Zealand Test

This was a triumphant, harum-scarum day of batting for England, who scored 383 runs in 88 overs. Yet at its end, they remain 80 behind. Plenty seems possible across the final two days.

The Guardian - UK

Pope and Root centuries light up England’s reply against New Zealand

Ollie Pope hit 145 while Joe Root finished day three at Trent Bridge unbeaten on 163 as England reached 473-5, 80 behind New Zealand’s 553

Daily Mirror

Joe Root and Ollie Pope score stunning centuries for England as run-fest continues

Joe Root scored an imperious 163 not out for England, while Ollie Pope made an excellent 145 in just his third innings at No.3 in the second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Ollie Pope help England turn tables on New Zealand in second Test

The hosts closed day three on 473 for five in response to the Black Caps’ first-innings score of 553

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Joe Root and Ollie Pope centuries drag England back into Test

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both scored excellent hundreds for England as they ended day three of the second Test against New Zealand on 475-3

The Hindu

ENG vs NZ, second test: Pope, Root centuries fuel England fightback against New Zealand

Replying to New Zealand’s mammoth first innings score of 553, Pope and Root took full advantage of a docile pitch to ease the pressure on England

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope and Joe Root reach centuries as runs continue to flow at Trent Bridge

England sat 331-2 at tea, still trailing New Zealand’s first-innings total by 222 runs

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